ell

Example Sentences

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The reference to the inch and the ell circles back to Mr. Auld’s warnings and recalls the impact of that moment on his life.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

The Wadsworth brothers say the oldest surviving part of the house — a rear ell — probably dates to 1680 and may be the site of an earlier, perhaps thatched roof house.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2019

I want them to ell me all about it.

From Golf Digest • May 18, 2018

While even supporters of the deal said the Malkins would become wealthy as a result of the offering, many said they wanted the ability afforded by a publicly traded company to ell their stakes easily.

From New York Times • May 29, 2013

The Great Hall of Winterf ell was hazy with smoke and heavy with the smell of roasted meat and fresh-baked bread.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin